Laughter Fades Away
Sam stood nearby, leaning casually against his own truck, an amused smile playing on his lips. ‘You ever seen laughter disappear so fast?
‘ he asked, eyes twinkling. The crowd’s focus on the scene kept the energy taut like a tightly wound spring.
The bikers’ mocking tones lost a bit of their punch, as if they began to sense something was off but couldn’t put their finger on it.
Sam’s observation made me realize we were witnessing more than just an ordinary exchange.